Speakeasy: Karen Hauer and Gorka Marquez
Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre
Strictly Come Dancing professionals Karen Hauer and Gorka Marquez are thrilled to bring their all-new show Speakeasy to Bournemouth Pavilion in 2025.
Expect exhilarating live music and breath-taking choreography with Karen and Gorka’s newest offering, which follows their debut tour Firedance, which toured the UK in 2020, 2022 and 2023. Unlock the door to an undercover world of elegance and iconic dance flavours. From the clandestine New York Speakeasy to the sultry Havana dance floors and from the Burlesque Cabaret Clubs of the mid 1900’s to the glittering mirror balls of Studio 54, Speakeasy will be a delicious dance experience. Mamba, Salsa, Charleston, Foxtrot and Samba the night away with our electrifying cast of world-class dancers, vocalists and musicians.
Karen Hauer is Strictly Come Dancing's longest standing professional, having spent 12 series on the iconic show. She has partnered with celebrities including Westlife's Nicky Byrne, The ‘Hairy Biker’ Dave Myers, Mark Wright, Jeremy Vine, Chris Ramsey and Jamie Laing. Crowned 2008 World Mambo Champion, Karen was also a finalise of So You Think You Can Dance USA and Principal female dancer in the original Broadway cast of Burn the Floor and subsequent World Tours. Following the success of Karen and Gorka's Firedance. Karen is delighted to be returning to the stage in 2025 with Speakeasy, at which she also undertakes Associate Choreographer and Associate Creative Producer roles.
We’ll be bringing you behind a secret door for an evening of total entertainment and escapism.Karen Hauer
Gorka is a favourite Strictly Come Dancing professional with past celebrity partners including Helen Skelton, Alexandra Burke and Maisie Smith. He is currently a judge on Spain's Dancing with the Stars. Gorka is also a qualified personal trainer and fitness model. He also has his own reality TV series 'Life behind the Lens', which gives a glimpse of his family life with fiancée Gemma Atkinson and their children. Gorka is looking forward to getting creative with some exciting and dynamic new choreography for this brand new dance show.
I'm so excited to be going back on the road with Karen. We’re going to immerse the audience in an undercover world of dance and I can’t wait!Gorka Marquez
MEET & GREET OPPORTUNITY WITH STRICTLY STARS^
Don't miss the exclusive chance to make your Speakeasy experience unforgettable.
Get up close and personal with Karen Hauer and Gorka Marquez before the show to meet them one-on-one for a photo*!
The Meet and Greet Pass experience includes:
- A limited-edition Meet and Greet laminate pass with lanyard
- A photo opportunity with Karen Hauer & Gorka Marquez*
- A programme signed by both Karen & Gorka.
*Photo to be taken with individual’s own camera/phone.
^You must have a show ticket in addition to the Meet and Greet Pass. This is an upgrade package and does not include a ticket. Tickets must be purchased separately. No refunds or exchanges.
